en-us Copyright © 2009 Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland The Ultimate Puppy Training Resource Purina Welcome to MyPuppy School, the perfect place to find everything you need to turn your puppy into a smart cookie. Watch our training videos, Then go to www.mypuppyschool.ca and take a quiz, pack a school bag for a friend, even track your progress in our online work book. Hurry up now, you don't want to be late for your first lesson! http://www.mypuppyschool.ca/feed/rss Purina Shannon.Lawler@purina.nestle.com Purina Sit The Sit command is great for little puppies as it's very simple and really helps establish you as the leader in this relationship. Once mastered, your puppy will stop whatever he's doing and sit on command. Trust me, it's brilliant. Let's give it a try. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0500 3:01 sit, puppy, training Purina Stay Teaching your dog to Stay can be incredibly useful. It's best to learn the Sit command first, as this is effectively an extension of that technique. This lesson will teach you how to give the command and gain your puppy's cooperation too! Are you ready? Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0500 3:09 stay, puppy, training Purina Down The Down command is just great. It's the perfect way to relax your puppy after some energetic activity, and gives you the chance to relax as well! If you want to read or watch TV, your puppy can lie next to you while you pet him! I think it's time we try this out. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0500 2:33 down, puppy, training Purina Recess Here you'll see our puppies at playtime letting off some steam under the watchful eye of our teacher. It's really great to train your puppy, but don't forget to have a break and just play together too. Let him run around, maybe try a game of fetch, it's all good fun. What are you waiting for? It's recess! Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0500 2:18 recess, puppy, training Purina Come The Come command is great for little puppies as it's fun, simple and useful, not to mention very rewarding too. When you say the command your dog should stop what he's doing, look up, and run towards you, all on the first time you say 'Come'. Let's go! Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:30:00 -0500 2:22 recess, puppy, training Purina Heel Puppies love to go for walks, but nobody likes being pulled or tugged, this goes for both of you. A well-mannered dog is a pleasure to own, I mean who wouldn't want that! This command helps your puppy understand what you want and teaches him that you're in charge. Let's try it out. Heel! Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0500 2:52 heel, puppy, training Purina Lunchtime Every puppy loves Lunchtime. This lesson covers a few do's and don'ts on how to keep your puppy looking and feeling great, as well as some practical tips on where and how to feed him. Enjoy! Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0500 2:43 lunchtime, puppy, training Purina Crate Training Teaching Crate Training to your puppy is an important part of growing up. For you, it's a place you can leave your puppy that's safe and comfortable. For him, it's a den and a place to escape the world. This lesson will teach you how to choose the right sized crate, how to introduce your puppy to it, and how make it a positive experience for both of you. What are we waiting for? Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0500 3:31 crate, puppy, training Purina Grooming Who wouldn't want a healthy and gorgeous looking puppy? Grooming helps with this and it's also the perfect time to check that your puppy's in tip-top condition. This lesson will teach you how to touch and care for your puppy in a nice and gentle way. It even includes some handy first aid tips. Let's get grooming! Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0500 3:58 grooming, puppy, training Purina Healthy Hug™ This lesson explains how to check your puppy's condition and see if he's in great shape. The Healthy Hug™ technique is a quick and simple way to find out if your puppy needs less food, more food, or is just right. So come on, there's no time like the present. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0500 3:31 healthy hug, puppy, training Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0500 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0500 Purina mypuppyschool.ca